Diet

The food you eat plays a vital role in cancer prevention. Learn how to create a healthy diet using our food guides and recipes from MD Anderson. Read More.

Learn about the best diets for pediatric ulcerative colitis. Discover foods to ease symptoms, meal ideas, and dietary tips to support a child's health. Read More.

Reaching for olive oil instead of butter or margarine could help keep those extra pounds away, according to groundbreaking new research from Harvard scientists. Read More.

High surface area of the tea leaves means they can adsorb toxic metals released by the boiling water. Read More.

Higher LDL cholesterol levels (≥130 mg/dL) were linked to longer survival in Sardinian nonagenarians, challenging the conventional belief that lower cholesterol is always better. However, very high cholesterol levels, particularly in women, did not show additional longevity benefits. Read More.

Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal are also responsible for our craving for sweets afterwards. Read More.

Meat enthusiasts have long endorsed the "carnivore diet," a meal plan that includes consuming only animal products such as meat, dairy and eggs — but the program is frowned upon by some who embrace plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, grains and legumes. Read More.

A new book by Professor Luigi Fontana with recipes from Healthy Longevity Chef Marzio Lanzini at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Center (CPC) has set out a medical science-backed plan for eating more plant-based meals to enhance overall health and longevity. Read More.

Red dye 40 has been linked to ADHD and hyperactivity. Learn what the research says, how red dye 40 affects the body, and foods to avoid. Read More.

Mocktails are on the rise! These cocktail alternatives have become increasingly popular as more people decide to cut alcohol out of their diets. Whether you are participating in Dry January, pregnant, or looking to decrease your alcohol intake, mock-cocktails provide healthy alternatives to popular beverages. Read More.

Health shots have become very trendy, with grocery stores selling them for a pretty penny. Proponents of these shots or tonics claim that drinking them will help support immunity, inflammation, brain health, energy and more. But is this really possible by drinking a few-ounce shot? Read More.

Explore a variety of low-carb foods that are nutritious and satisfying. Discover healthy meal ideas that emphasize vegetables and lean proteins to create a sustainable diet that is lower in carbohy... Read More.

Catherine used to look forward to homemade lasagna every Sunday. The savory profile balanced with the fresh herbs, melted cheese and sweet tomato sauce reminded her of family dinners she had prepared throughout the decades. Read More.

Some researchers are targeting artificial foods as a leading public health problem. As with so many dietary issues, though, the evidence tells a more… Read More.

Learn whether turmeric can help with weight loss, how to take it, and its possible side effects. . Read More.